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Jack Doyen

Jack Doyen is a 10-year-old gelding who has become a reliable if unspectacular performer across his career, with four wins from 33 races—winning roughly once every eight outings. That modest record masks something more interesting in his recent form. Over his last six races, he has won twice and placed twice, suggesting he may have found a groove in the latter part of his racing life. His most recent outing was just a day ago, which shows he is still actively campaigned and competitive.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
10 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Doyen
Mother
Reynella Cross
Trainer
Owner
Wardington Hopefuls
Official rating
88

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
33
Career races
4
Wins
12.1%
Win rate
avg ~10%
42.4%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
16 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

Trained by Ben Case at Edgcote in Northamptonshire, Jack Doyen has benefited from a particular partnership with jockey Jack Quinlan. Together they have won four races from 24 rides—a 17% win rate—which is considerably better than the horse's overall record. This kind of chemistry between horse and rider can make a real difference, especially for a horse at this level. The trainer's yard is in good form this season with 15 winners already, so Jack Doyen is working within a strong operation.

One notable preference has emerged: Jack Doyen performs noticeably better on wet or muddy ground, winning 2 of 11 races in those conditions—an 18% win rate compared to his career average. This is the kind of detail that matters to experienced racing folk, and knowing a horse's ground preference can be the difference between picking a winner and backing a dud. His last success came at Huntingdon on 19 May 2026, five months ago, suggesting he has had a quieter spell recently despite his active campaign at lower levels. Typically competing in Class 5 races, he has won just twice from 24 starts at this grade, reinforcing the sense of a steady, mid-field operator rather than a rising star—but one who still turns up and occasionally delivers.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on soft ground: 2 wins from 11 starts (18%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on heavy ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Soft (muddy)
Loves
Good (a little give)
Ok
Good to soft (some give)
Ok
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Heavy (very wet)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Ok
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Loves
Long straights
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
2 Oct
3rd
Hexham
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
5 Sep
5th
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
25 Aug
DNF
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 8 runners
19 May
🏆 Won
Huntingdon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 5 runners
2 May
2nd
Hexham
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 14 runners
4 Apr
🏆 Won
Newton Abbot
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 8 runners
6 Mar
3rd
Leicester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft
25 Feb
DNF
Wincanton
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 9 runners
11 Feb
DNF
hereford
Long Distance (2m+) · Heavy · 10 runners
10 Dec
6th
hereford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 14 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
16.7%
Win rate
4/24
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/3
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
hereford 6 1 win, 1 second, 4 other 11 Feb 16.7%
Market Rasen
Sharp
4 1 third, 3 other 7 Dec 0%
Warwick
Sharp
3 1 win, 1 third, 1 other 31 Dec 33.3%
Stratford-on-Avon
Sharp
3 3 other 5 Sep 0%
Huntingdon
Galloping
2 1 win, 1 other 19 May 50%
Fontwell Park
Tight
2 1 second, 1 other 8 Nov 0%
Leicester
Sharp
2 1 third, 1 other 6 Mar 0%
Southwell
Galloping
2 2 other 25 Nov 0%
Hexham
Undulating
2 1 second, 1 third 2 Oct 0%
Newton Abbot
Sharp
1 1 win 4 Apr 100%
Uttoxeter
Sharp
1 1 other 31 Dec 0%
Sedgefield
Sharp
1 1 second 6 Dec 0%
Worcester
Galloping
1 1 other 27 Oct 0%
Plumpton
Sharp
1 1 third 21 Oct 0%
Wincanton
Galloping
1 1 other 25 Feb 0%
Ludlow
Undulating
1 1 third 2 Mar 0%